- Can I substitute raclette cheese?
- Hard, because it gives the soul, but an aged Gruyère or Appenzeller can work.
- Can I put raw potato on it?
- No way! Raw potato won't soften during pizza baking time. It must be pre-boiled.
Swiss Raclette Pizza with Potato
The raclette experience on a pizza! A dish of Swiss herders, meeting fire-melted cheese and boiled potato. The distinctive, strong smell of raclette cheese and its excellent melting ability make this pizza special. The neutral taste of potato carries the fatty richness of the cheese beautifully.
Ingredients
1
ball
Pizza Dough
7
oz
Raclette Cheese
1
small
Red Onion
5
oz
Potatoes (waxy)
2
tsp
Olive Oil
1
sprig
Fresh Rosemary
1
pinch
Salt & Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Pot for boiling potatoes
- Baking sheet
- Slicer
Allergen Information
Milk
Wheat
Instructions
1
✓
Boil potato in skin (approx. 20 mins), let cool, peel and slice.
Tip: If boiled ahead, starch structure stabilizes, and it won't fall apart when slicing.
2
✓
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Tip: Hot oven is a requirement.
3
✓
Brush rolled dough lightly with oil, distribute potato slices and thinly sliced onion.
Tip: No need for sauce necessarily here, cheese provides the juiciness.
4
✓
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and rosemary.
Tip: Rosemary essential oils pair well with potato.
5
✓
Cover with raclette cheese slices (or shredded).
Tip: Raclette releases plenty of fat, so don't put extra fat underneath.
6
✓
Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese blisters and browns.
Tip: Raclette is good when top is slightly browned.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 ball Pizza Dough
- 7 oz Raclette Cheese
- 1 small Red Onion
- 5 oz Potatoes (waxy)
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary
- 1 pinch Salt & Pepper